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royal

[roi-uhl] / ˈrɔɪ əl /


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Liechtenstein has announced that it has changed royal succession rules to allow women to ascend the throne.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The Mail on Sunday leads with a royal exclusive, declaring "fury" over the funeral plans for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The area around Saint-Médard-en-Jalles was home to royal gunpowder works dating to the 17th century reign of Louis XIV, more than a century before the surrounding Landes forest was planted.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Safadi was referring to the 2021 defense agreement that allows U.S. forces unfettered access to 12 facilities in Jordan, including five air bases; the agreement was approved via royal decree and bypassed parliament.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

As a late birthday present, Grandma had hand-sewn me a dashiki that was lime green and royal blue—my favorite colors.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Asahiro Kuni, 81, a member of one of the 11 imperial branches, has also said he would advise his grandchildren to refuse the opportunity of becoming royals.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

It was the third, and set to be final, case brought by the Duke of Sussex in his acrimonious legal battle with the British press, that has further strained relations with the royals.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

The royals packed their suitcases, bade farewell to the palace staff, and climbed into an armored Mercedes that drove them to a nearby rail station.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

It's a reminder that calls for transparency are not just about counting the cash, but also counting on the royals to be seen to be doing the right thing.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Most of the children in the High King’s Court are royals, sent from smaller Courts to gain influence with the princes and princesses, and have no time for much else.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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